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 Mohbad's DNA case adjourned to November 16 as family raises concerns over testing process The court hearing on the DNA case involving late singer Mohbad has been adjourned to November 16, 2026, as a family seeking to join the suit raises concerns about the testing process. In an update on the case, a representative of the party seeking to join the proceedings said a new court-appointed officer had been assigned to address their concerns about the proposed DNA test. The representative expressed reservations about the centre expected to handle the process, particularly the role of its director, who he said had also been involved in an earlier DNA-related request. He questioned whether the centre would conduct the test or merely collect samples before sending them to another laboratory. He said they wanted clarity on where the samples would be taken, how they would be collected and handled, and how long it would take to transfer them to the testing facility. He further claimed that a...

 LSMTL CHARGES OFFICERS ON REDUCTION OF BUILDING COLLAPSE The General Manager of Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL), Engr. Olayinka Abdul has charged officers of the agency to intensify preventive actions to reduce the incidence of building collapse and infrastructural failures in Lagos State. Speaking to the Directors, Zonal Coordinators and other management staff at an interactive session held recently at the headquarters of the agency in Ojodu-Berger, Engr. Abdul emphasised the need for the officers of the agency to cover every part of Lagos State in order to certify that materials being used on construction sites are of acceptable quality standards. She stressed further the determination of LSMTL to achieve the vision of zero tolerance for building collapse in Lagos State through strict compliance with national building codes and adherence to global best practices by all players in the industry for a safe, secure, resilient and habitable built ecosystem. Respondin...

 LASEMA AVERTS MAJOR DISASTER AS ETHANOL TANKER OVERTURNS AT SECOND RAINBOW BRIDGE, RECOVERS STUCK DANGOTE TRUCK AT OKE-KOTO AGEGE The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has once again demonstrated its swift emergency response capability and unwavering commitment to public safety with the successful management of two critical incidents recorded in the early hours of today across the State. In the early hours of this morning, the Agency’s Tiger Response Team from C3 received a distress call regarding a truck breakdown at Oke-Koto, Agege. The team was immediately dispatched and arrived at the scene, where it was observed that a Dangote cement truck had climbed the road divider as a result of reckless driving, thereby becoming immobile and obstructing vehicular movement. The Agency’s Response Team, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, immediately assessed the situation and activated necessary traffic management measures to minimise disrupti...

 WESLEY SCHOOL I EMERGES WINNER OF LASODA 2026 INTERACTIVE QUIZ Wesley School I for the Hearing Impaired, Surulere, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Interactive Quiz Competition organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to promote inclusive education, encourage healthy competition and showcase the intellectual abilities of pupils with disabilities in Lagos State. The competition, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Lagos State Special School Igbobi, brought together pupils from special and inclusive schools to demonstrate their knowledge, build confidence and learn from one another. In her welcome address, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, represented by the Director of the Medical, Rehabilitation, Mobility Aids and Appliances, Mr Folorunsho Viavonu, said, “Education is a fundamental right of every child, regardless of disability. However, providing access to education is not enough; we must also ensure that every child is a...

 LASCOPA WARNS BUSINESSES AGAINST VIOLATING CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS   The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) warns all manufacturers, retailers and service providers across the State to comply fully with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Law 2025 (as amended) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.   The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., gave the warning while speaking with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, on his arrival from the 2026 International Bar Association Conference held in Copenhagen, Denmark.   He said, “LASCOPA will now sanction businesses that deliberately fail to honour scheduled mediation sessions on legitimate consumer complaints. Where authorised by law, affected premises may be sealed. All businesses are required to treat consumer complaints and redress processes with utmost seriousness.   “Practices that will attract regulatory intervention include un...

 Drug abuse, mental illness feed each other, Marwa warns - Urges increased mental health financing, priority for women and children  The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has said that drug use and mental illness feed each other, warning that "if we only arrest the symptomns, we will keep missing the cause." Marwa made the remark on Tuesday 13th October 2026, as Chairperson of the 5th edition of The Conversation Conference (TCC 5.0) organised by Intersect Consortium led by UK based Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Vincent Udenze, at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The NDLEA boss who also chaired the first edition in 2022 and the third, said the conference had grown into one of the largest gatherings on mental health in Nigeria, adding that the event, coming days after World Mental Health Day, was a chance to move from awareness to action. He said behind many drug abuse cases treated at the NDL...

No refund for visa application fee, US mission tells Nigerians The US Mission Nigeria has clarified that visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether an applicant is granted or refused a visa. The mission made this known in a post shared on its official social media account, @USinNigeria on Wednesday, while debunking the belief that applicants are entitled to a refund if their visa applications are unsuccessful. “MYTH: If a U.S. visa application is refused, the applicant receives a refund,” the mission stated. Clarifying the issue, it said the fee paid by applicants covers the processing of their applications and does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. “FACT: The fee paid is an application processing fee, not a payment for a visa to be issued,” the statement read. The mission explained that the fee covers the cost of processing an application through a final decision, irrespective of the outcome. “It covers the cost of processing the application through a final de...

 PRESS RELEASE ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS/RECOVERS PISTOL Abia State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made pistol and other items associated with their criminal activities. SUSPECTS 1.Chinweoke Friday, male, 23years 2.Nmesoma Eze, male, 20 years old 3.Nnaemeka Nwaolisa, male, 19 years old EXHIBITS RECOVERED 1. One (1) locally made pistol. 2. One black bag containing chains, charms, power bank, purses, an ATM card, and spanners. FACTS OF THE CASE Acting on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Osisioma Police Divisional Headquarters in collaboration with its community security vigilantes, apprehended  three suspects on 7/10/2026. The suspects are Part of the criminal syndicate involved in armed robbery, targeting tricycle operators and dispossessing civilians of their belongings. During the operation, the above mentioned exhibits were recovered from the suspects . Upon interrogation, the suspec...

 Burundi receives 12 US deportees, sources tell AFP Twelve people were sent by the United States to Burundi in August under its programme to send foreign nationals to third countries, a Burundian security source told AFP on Wednesday, confirming information from a US lawyer. In February 2026, Burundi signed an agreement with Washington to receive deported migrants, according to a diplomatic memo seen by AFP, excluding individuals who have committed "violent crimes". No financial compensation was specified, but the agreement was reportedly negotiated alongside the resumption of health aid, according to a senior Burundian security official who spoke on condition of anonymity and declined to provide further details. Burundian authorities announced the agreement in late September, although they said then it had not yet been implemented. Twelve people from Angola, Cameroon, Mauritania, and Sudan had arrived in Burundi on August 27, sources said. Their arrival was confirmed to AFP ...

 Sudanese army takes control of strategic area in West Darfur after RSF clashes The Sudanese army has taken control of the Bir Kelekel area in West Darfur state following clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese official said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. West Darfur governor Bahr al-Din Adam Karama said in a statement that the army and allied forces made “significant progress” in Bir Kelekel, located in the eastern part of the Jebel Moon district. Karama described the capture of the area as an important development for the Sudanese state, saying it has strategic significance because of its location near Jebel Moon. He said military operations on the West Darfur axis were continuing according to plans to restore security and maintain Sudan’s unity and sovereignty. Of Sudan’s 18 states, the paramilitary RSF controls all five states in the western Darfur region, except for parts of North and West Darfur that remain under army control. The army contro...

 Court Jails Man Three Years for Impersonation in Lagos   Justice Daniel Osiagor  of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 9, 2026, convicted Kelechi Declan James and sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment for impersonation.    James was jailed on a one-count charge of impersonation brought against him by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC.   The charge alleged that James, on or about September 9, 2026, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of the court, fraudulently impersonated one “David Hernandez” by presenting himself as such on his Facebook account with the intent to gain an advantage for himself.   The offence was said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 22(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024.   According to the petition received by the Commission, the petitioner alleged that sometime in December ...

 El-Rufai Allegedly Earmarked $600,000 To Pay EFCC Officials, Intermediaries, DSS Witness Tells Court A forensic investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS),AND Segun Kayode, on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and some of his associates earmarked $600,000 to pay officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and intermediaries. Kayode, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial, made the allegation while testifying before the Kaduna State High Court in Kawo, Kaduna, presided over by Justice Darius Khobo. According to the witness, $500,000 and another $100,000 were allegedly set aside for the proposed payments. He further told the court that forensic audio recordings captured conversations involving El-Rufai and some of his suspected associates. Kayode said the conversations centred on alleged attempts to frustrate an EFCC investigation into a company identified as Singularity. He claimed that a Senior Advocate ...

Surubu Youth Association Condemns Fatal Attack In Kauru, Calls For Urgent Security Intervention The Surubu (Kuvori) Youth Development Association has condemned a reported attack on members of the Surubu community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, which allegedly left one person dead and six others seriously injured. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when the victims were travelling from Kinugun Kasuwa to Ganji Surubu and were allegedly ambushed by armed assailants. In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, the Association’s National Youth Leader, Comrade Samson Solomon, expressed concern over the incident and called on security agencies to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice. The Association extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and expressed solidarity with the injured victims and their families, praying for their recovery. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our brothers and t...

 Senate Passes Bill To Establish Federal Teaching Hospital In Manchok The Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Southern Kaduna Senatorial District, seeking to establish a Federal Teaching Hospital in Manchok, Kaduna State. The passage of the bill marks a significant step towards the establishment of the proposed healthcare institution, which is expected to improve access to quality medical services and strengthen healthcare delivery in Southern Kaduna. The bill was passed on Wednesday after the Senate considered a report presented by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). The report was presented by Senator Abdul Ningi (ADC, Bauchi Central) on behalf of the committee's chairman, Senator Banigo Ipalibo Harry (APC, Rivers West). The proposed hospital is expected to serve as a teaching hospital for the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, while contributing to medical education, specialised healthcare and the d...

 Kizz Daniel Reveals Private Battle With Socializing Despite Global Stardom Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Kizz Daniel has made a remarkably candid confession, admitting to a long-standing personal struggle with social interaction. The "Buga" hitmaker, celebrated for his commanding stage presence and chart-topping hits, revealed that socializing does not come naturally to him and has been a challenge for years. During a revealing sit-down interview with media personality Adesope on the Afrobeats Podcast, Kizz Daniel peeled back the layers of his celebrity persona to expose a rarely seen side. He explained that this difficulty originated after a prolonged period spent in self-imposed solitude, living largely within his own world. According to the singer, re-emerging from this introspective phase, particularly after losing weight and focusing on his appearance, left him ill-equipped for genuine connection with others. He described the extent to which he would go to manage his dis...

 V.P Shettima Mocks Atiku's Fuel Production Subsidy Plan, Cites Budgetary Imbalance Vice President Kashim Shettima has sharply criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's proposed shift in economic policy, specifically his plan for a production-based fuel subsidy. Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, Shettima asserted that a mere "change of ideological wardrobe cannot balance a national budget." Shettima Questions Atiku's Ideological Stance Shettima described the current political season as a "masterclass in cinematic comedy," taking aim at Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress. He noted that Atiku, who has historically embraced capitalism, now appears to sound like "the legitimate offspring of Vladimir Lenin," a shift Shettima found astonishing given the former VP's political trajectory. The Vice President scrutinised Atiku...

 FCT Minister Wike Issues Direct Challenge to APC Governors on Tinubu's 2027 Victory Abuja, Nigeria - Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a potent challenge to governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the path to President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 must commence with their effective governance at the state level. Wike's remarks, delivered on Friday during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, drew a distinct line, indicating who would rightfully share in the eventual triumph of President Tinubu. Lagos singled out as a critical test In a pointed move, the former Rivers State governor specifically highlighted Lagos State as a crucial benchmark. He disclosed that he had already communicated this pivotal message directly to the Chief of Staff to the President. This statement carries significant weight, as Lagos is widely recognized not only as a formidable stronghold for the APC but also as a vital polit...

 Iyan Aladuke Unveils New Eatery Amidst Personal Triumph, Days After Ex-Husband Femi Adebayo's Business Launch Tayo Sanusi, widely recognized by her popular alias Iyan Aladuke, has officially announced the upcoming launch of her new eatery, 'Iyan Aladuke Express,' situated in Yaba. This significant business expansion follows closely on the heels of her ex-husband, prominent Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, who recently garnered attention with the opening of his own creative hub. The entrepreneur shared the exciting news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where she posted a video introducing her followers to the new location. In the clip, she expressed her anticipation while en route to Yaba to personally inspect the new business venture. The impending launch holds particular significance for Iyan Aladuke, given the public challenges she navigated just months prior. The mother of one had openly shared her distress online after what appeared to be a previous b...

 Content Creator Alvin of Lagos Declares Strong Dislike for Nigerian Men, Citing Mistreatment of Women Popular content creator Alvin of Lagos has ignited a significant social media discussion with a provocative statement, declaring himself "a strong hater of Nigerian men." His assertion, delivered in a video, stems from his deep-seated criticisms regarding the treatment of women by men in Nigeria. Alvin emphasized the deliberate nature of his pronouncement, preemptively cautioning against responses that resort to the common argument that "not all men" exhibit such behaviors. He underscored his frustration by recounting a specific incident involving a woman who, after a casual dinner with a friend, was approached by a man who complimented her and asked for her social media details. According to Alvin, the very first message the woman received from the man was an explicit proposition, inquiring if they could engage in sexual activity in his car. The content creator un...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE POLITICAL VIOLENCE: POLICE ARREST ONE, MANHUNT LAUNCHED AS THUG CHOPS OFF VICTIM'S WRIST IN BAUCHI The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded a case of political violence resulting in grievous hurt, where a 24-year-old man had his wrist chopped off by a political thug. On 14th October, 2026 at about 1130hrs, a political altercation ensued between one Lawi 'M' and one Usman 'M' 24yrs, both of behind Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters, Bakin Kura area of Bauchi Metropolis. In the course of the altercation, one Mamman Gore 'M' of the same address, an associate of the said Lawi, emerged armed with a sharp machete and brutally chopped off the wrist of the victim, Usman Idris, causing him to collapse and fall unconscious. The victim was promptly evacuated and rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he received immediate medical attention and is currently admitted and responding to ...

 Written in capital letters, the Bauchi State Police Command wrote: "THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE NEVER RELEASED ANY TERROR ALERT.  THIS MISREPRESENTATION WAS CORRECTED BY THE NEWS PLATFORM THAT RELEASED THAT NEWS. THERE IS NO DOCUMENT, POST OR COMMENT BY THE POLICE HIGH COMMAND WARNING NIGERIANS ABOUT TERROR ATTACKS PLEASE".

 Guinea-Bissau denies approving US-funded baby vaccine trial Guinea-Bissau's transitional government said Tuesday it has not approved a proposed clinical trial of a hepatitis B vaccine in newborns, denying reports that the study had been authorised. The denial followed news reports that the Trump administration-funded study to assess the effects of administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth would go ahead in the West African country. The proposed trial triggered outcry earlier this year, with some scientists arguing the study was unethical because some of the newborns involved would not get the vaccine, which is known to be safe and save lives, in a country with high rates of hepatitis B. The illness commonly transmits from mother to child during birth and can cause liver failure and cancer. The country's health minister, Quinhin Nantote, said the government had not yet authorised the trial during a press conference in the capital on Tuesday. The US Department of Health and...

 NIGERIA  GIABA  STRENGTHEN PREPARATIONS FOR MUTUAL EVALUATION ON FINANCIAL CRIMES  Geared towards strengthening preparations for the Country's forthcoming third-round Mutual Evaluation on anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism and counter-proliferation financing Nigeria has commence strengthening the capacity of the one hundred members of mutual working groups.  A statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU Hafsat Bakari says the training aims at establishing a common understanding of the assessment methodology for the national Mock Mutual Evaluation Exercise is organized by Inter Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa and Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. It further emphasises that Nigeria must demonstrate the strength of its laws, institutional frameworks and  effectiveness in practice by demonstrating the results delivered. Representing the Director General of GIABA, Giwa Siman Sechap, Director, Eva...

 NIGERIA, GHANA STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON FISHERIES GOVERNANCE Nigeria and Ghana are strengthening bilateral cooperation on fisheries governance, sustainable fisheries management and the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)fishing. The statement by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola indicates that the visit also provided an opportunity for  Oyetola, who is the President of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), to engage with the FCWC Secretariat and the Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre in Tema, Ghana, as part of efforts to advance regional cooperation during Nigeria’s chairmanship of the Committee. It highlighted Nigeria’s pilot implementation of the Regional Record of Authorised Fishing Vessels as a practical platform for enhanced cooperation with Ghana, particularly in verifying vessel authorisations and exchanging relevant information through the FCWC framework.  Emelia Arthur com...

 Wizkid's Family Faces Another Heartbreak as Sister Yetunde Mourns Uncle's Passing The family of Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, is once again in a period of mourning following the sad news of their uncle, Lekan's, death. The latest bereavement was confirmed by the singer's sister, Yetunde Balogun, who shared a poignant message on her Instagram Story, revealing the deep emotional impact on the family. A Sister's Emotional Tribute Yetunde Balogun's heartfelt tribute provided a candid glimpse into the profound grief currently enveloping the family. She spoke openly about the relentless emotional toll of experiencing repeated losses and the sheer effort required to navigate life's challenges amidst such sorrow. According to her post, the family lost one of her cherished uncles just two days prior, an experience she described as yet another painful farewell. Her words painted a vivid picture of the family's...

 Okey Bakassi Dismisses Viral Divorce Rumors, Celebrates 25 Years of Marriage Nigerian comedian and veteran actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, widely recognized as Okey Bakassi, has vehemently refuted a viral video circulating online that falsely claimed his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years. The entertainer described the widely shared content as deeply disturbing and disrespectful, asserting that his marriage remains robust and intact. Taking to his Instagram page on Monday, Bakassi clarified that he and his wife recently marked their milestone 25th wedding anniversary with celebrations held in Canada. This revelation directly contradicted the spurious claims about marital discord. He further dismissed reports suggesting his wife resides in Canada and works as a nurse, labeling them as entirely false. Setting the Record Straight In a direct message to his audience, Bakassi urged his family, friends, and fans to completely disregard the fabricated story. He called on social media u...

 A family vacation at a Pocono Mountain resort ended in tragedy with a 3-year-old boy and his father deceased, and his mother calling 911 because she was ready to also "go away" forever.  The mother told officers, "Every day, I work so hard. To be the best person, the best mother, the best wife. It wasn't supposed to end like this. I was supposed to have my happy family." Those were the words spoken by 27-year-old Metallica Harrison as police entered the family's room in the Great Wolf Lodge on Monday, October 12th. The family had checked into room 2030 on September 21st. On October 5th, they had extended their reservation. However, their stay ended Monday, when, for reasons unknown, Metallica took the lives of her son and husband before attempting to join them.  Police were called to the scene after Metallica made a disturbing 911 call asking for "help dy*ng" and stating she was unable to find the vein in her neck.  Officers arrived on the scene t...